Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 99045241: Cotton Card Strips and Waste

The HS Code 99045241 refers to cotton card strips, staple < 30.1625 mm, cotton lap, sliver & roving waste, which are classified under the category 5202.90.30. These products are imported in the United States and are subject to a value safeguard per. The price range for these products is $6.20-$7.199 per kilogram.

Product Description

• Cotton card strips: These are narrow strips of cotton fiber that are produced during the carding process. Carding is a mechanical process that aligns and cleans the fibers, preparing them for spinning.
• Cotton staple < 30.1625 mm: This refers to the length of the cotton fibers. Staple length is an important characteristic of cotton, as it affects the quality and strength of the yarn.
• Cotton lap, sliver & roving waste: These are byproducts of the spinning process. Laps, slivers, and rovings are intermediate products in the production of yarn, and the waste generated during their production is included in this category.

Bound / MFN Duty Rate

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 99045241 is 4.1 cents per kilogram. The MFN principle states that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners. This ensures fair and non-discriminatory treatment in international trade.

Quantity Unit

The quantity unit for HS Code 99045241 is kilograms (KG). This means that the products are measured and traded based on their weight in kilograms.

Special Tariff Preference Programs

Under the special tariff preference program, HS Code 99045241 enjoys duty-free treatment for imports into Israel (IL). This program provides preferential treatment to certain goods imported from specific countries, promoting trade and economic cooperation between the participating countries.

Importing and Exporting US States

HS Code 99045241 is imported into various states in the United States. The specific importing states may vary depending on the demand and distribution channels for these cotton products. Similarly, the exporting states may vary depending on the location of cotton production and processing facilities.

HS Code 99045241 covers a range of cotton products, including card strips, staple < 30.1625 mm, and waste materials generated during the spinning process. These products are subject to a bound / MFN duty rate of 4.1 cents per kilogram. Importers can benefit from the duty-free treatment under the special tariff preference program when importing into Israel. The quantity unit for these products is kilograms (KG). The specific importing and exporting states for HS Code 99045241 may vary based on market demand and production locations.